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Full Day Guided Kayak Tour on Knik River

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Overview

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This full-day tour transverses a glacier feed river as it meanders through a glacier-carved valley. It is not uncommon to see a whole host of wildlife that frequents the river system as we paddle our way through the rivers meandering course. You will find salmon swimming under your paddle craft as they migrate to their spawning grounds. Also, expect to see ducks and eagles fly overhead and maybe even find a moose standing in the water eating a meal.

This tour starts by paddling across Jim Lake and then a short overland portage into Jim Creek.
Finally, exit on the beach of the Knik River that flows from the Knik Glacier, and while there get some pictures with the glacier in the background. The Knik Glacier is the headwaters of the Knik River and is the largest glacier in Southcentral Alaska. From there we will continue downriver to the mouth of the Knik arm of the Cook Inlet.

What's Included

  • Your choice of a kayak or Stand Up Paddle board
  • Lunch
  • All basic paddling gear including life jacket, paddle, and paddle craft
  • Wetsuit: can be added on for an extra fee
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Meeting Location

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FQP2+PM Butte, FQP2+PMX Butte, AK, USA

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We will meet you in the Reflections Lake Trail Parking Area

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Time • 9:00 AM

What To Expect

Reflections Lake

This paddling tour will start here and then we will shuttle you up the river system so we can float back to this location. It is approximately 16 miles on a Kayak/SUP from Jim Lake to Reflections Lake. If you want to come early or stay later, this is a great vantage point overlooking the Palmer Hay Flats and looking out to the Knik Arm of the Cook Inlet.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Jim Lake

Paddle across Jim Lake to our first portage of this kayak/SUP tour. In Jim Lake we catch our first views of glaciers in the distance. After portaging we will follow McRoberts Creek down to where it empties into the Knik River.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Knik Glacier

The largest Glacier in South Central Alaska is your backdrop for this paddling tour. This glacier-formed valley is full of wildlife, such as moose, bears, eagles, and salmon just to name a few. Though we can not guarantee you will see wildlife on your tour. We will stop at a viewpoint of the mighty Knik Glacier in the distance. This is a great place for photos weather permitting.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Knik River

After taking photos we will float in the Knik River to our lunch location of the Old Glen Highway Bridge. This river is glacier feed.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palmer

We will stop at the Old Glen Highway Bridge in Palmer/Butte Alaska for lunch and to stretch.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Knik River

After lunch we will continue floating on the Knik River back to our starting point of Reflection's Lake where we met you to start your trip.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children 10 and under can ride along in a parent or guardian boat.
  • Lap children are a one to one ratio, with their adult, other children can come but will be required to sit in their own seat on the paddle craft.
  • This is tour is beginner kayakers; however, you need to be comfortable with paddling your own kayak through cold water, waves, and wind and with walking though mud.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-383326P2

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